The first time something like this happens it's tragic. But from the BBC link:
1994: 270 killed in stampede
1998: At least 118 trampled to death
2001: 35 die in stampede
2003: 14 are crushed to death
2004: 251 trampled to death in stampede
Strange behavior isn't unique to this area of the world or this religion. We have plenty of somewhat similar (if not identical) absurdities every day in the part of the world I live in. I'll bet it's everywhere that superstition pops up its little wacky head. But people make choices in life, and sometimes we like to pretend as if they don't. Should I gather my resources and prepare for more weeping at the next demonstration of human irrationality? Or just laugh at its stubborn persistence?
Brian: Please, please, please listen! I've got one or two things to say.
The Crowd: Tell us! Tell us both of them!
Brian: Look, you've got it all wrong! You don't need to follow me, You don't need to follow anybody! You've got to think for yourselves! You're all individuals!
The Crowd: Yes! We're all individuals!
Brian: You're all different!
The Crowd: Yes, we are all different!
Man in crowd: I'm not...
The Crowd: Sssh!
drjimmy, perhaps I missed something, but what part of, "Giant corporations own the networks, and Washington politicians rely on them and their executives to fund their re-election campaigns across the 50 states," isn't true?
"Has Katrina Saved American Journalism?"
I'd be tickled to believe it. But since Fortune 500 corporations still own the vast majority of American media, I remain skeptical.
I refuse to run about wringing my hands over every potential disaster. There are too many of them, and life is too short. Besides, what good does it do? A quote from a physician in one of the links above suggests what we can do: "Almost nothing."
rodgerd:
I don't know what Alnedra's hammer is, but nonetheless, I probably do deserve it.
But seriously...I don't fully understand our (meaning the USA's) unhealthy, maudlin obsession with children. It's saccharine, and I think some of oopsiforgottohaveababy.com's content is a reaction to it. I heard George Carlin rant about this subject once: I wish I could remember it better now.
For me, punk was (and is) about do-it-yourself, it has nothing whatsoever to do with fashion. If the things you see or hear don't move you, then create something that does. Ignore all naysayers.
Is this an overly broad definition of punk? I don't know. It works for me.
Generally speaking, conservatives make lousy artists: most are dull, uncreative, and frozen. They can make crummy knock-offs, but they rarely think of anything new. But that's just my opinion...
I'm mostly a lurker--I guess one could say I'm really shy and virtually shy--but I feel I have to post concerning this stuff. When I was 11 or 12, I had the misfortune of being a member of a group that visited a slaughterhouse. To this day, the memories of the sights and sounds of that trip can make me flinch and cringe.
There are some things you don't want setting up residence in your head, and I strongly suspect the images on this website are among them. Please think long and hard before you decide to watch. Does it offer you anything of value?
On the plus side, my nasty little childhood trip turned me into a vegetarian.
The first time something like this happens it's tragic. But from the BBC link: 1994: 270 killed in stampede 1998: At least 118 trampled to death 2001: 35 die in stampede 2003: 14 are crushed to death 2004: 251 trampled to death in stampede Strange behavior isn't unique to this area of the world or this religion. We have plenty of somewhat similar (if not identical) absurdities every day in the part of the world I live in. I'll bet it's everywhere that superstition pops up its little wacky head. But people make choices in life, and sometimes we like to pretend as if they don't. Should I gather my resources and prepare for more weeping at the next demonstration of human irrationality? Or just laugh at its stubborn persistence?
posted by pug 18 years ago
Brian: Please, please, please listen! I've got one or two things to say. The Crowd: Tell us! Tell us both of them! Brian: Look, you've got it all wrong! You don't need to follow me, You don't need to follow anybody! You've got to think for yourselves! You're all individuals! The Crowd: Yes! We're all individuals! Brian: You're all different! The Crowd: Yes, we are all different! Man in crowd: I'm not... The Crowd: Sssh!
posted by pug 18 years ago
In "BBC: Has Katrina Saved American Journalism?"
drjimmy, perhaps I missed something, but what part of, "Giant corporations own the networks, and Washington politicians rely on them and their executives to fund their re-election campaigns across the 50 states," isn't true?
posted by pug 19 years ago
"Has Katrina Saved American Journalism?" I'd be tickled to believe it. But since Fortune 500 corporations still own the vast majority of American media, I remain skeptical.
posted by pug 19 years ago
In "China ruins best chance of beating bird flu epidemic."
On postview, what Wedge said.
posted by pug 19 years ago
I refuse to run about wringing my hands over every potential disaster. There are too many of them, and life is too short. Besides, what good does it do? A quote from a physician in one of the links above suggests what we can do: "Almost nothing."
posted by pug 19 years ago
The sky is falling. Again.
posted by pug 19 years ago
In ""
I remember now: The Girl is Mine, a dreadful duet with Paul McCartney.
posted by pug 19 years ago
A Michael Jackson song: the name of which I can't remember. Anyone?
posted by pug 19 years ago
In "Ooops I Forgot to Have a Baby!"
rodgerd: I don't know what Alnedra's hammer is, but nonetheless, I probably do deserve it. But seriously...I don't fully understand our (meaning the USA's) unhealthy, maudlin obsession with children. It's saccharine, and I think some of oopsiforgottohaveababy.com's content is a reaction to it. I heard George Carlin rant about this subject once: I wish I could remember it better now.
posted by pug 19 years ago
I believe that children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the wayposted by pug 19 years ago
In "Here"
Q: What's the difference between the Vietnam War and the Iraq War? A: George W. Bush had a plan to get out of the Vietnam War. via defective yeti
posted by pug 20 years ago
In "Punk'd!"
For me, punk was (and is) about do-it-yourself, it has nothing whatsoever to do with fashion. If the things you see or hear don't move you, then create something that does. Ignore all naysayers. Is this an overly broad definition of punk? I don't know. It works for me. Generally speaking, conservatives make lousy artists: most are dull, uncreative, and frozen. They can make crummy knock-offs, but they rarely think of anything new. But that's just my opinion...
posted by pug 20 years ago
In "Link to beheading videos"
I'm mostly a lurker--I guess one could say I'm really shy and virtually shy--but I feel I have to post concerning this stuff. When I was 11 or 12, I had the misfortune of being a member of a group that visited a slaughterhouse. To this day, the memories of the sights and sounds of that trip can make me flinch and cringe. There are some things you don't want setting up residence in your head, and I strongly suspect the images on this website are among them. Please think long and hard before you decide to watch. Does it offer you anything of value? On the plus side, my nasty little childhood trip turned me into a vegetarian.
posted by pug 20 years ago
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